England emerged victorious against India in the fifth T20 International with a commanding 56-run win, thanks to a remarkable unbeaten 131 from Jos Buttler. This win sealed a comprehensive 4-0 series triumph for England.
Opting to bat first, England set a formidable target with a total score of 257/3, marking their highest-ever T20 tally against India. The innings was highlighted by a record-breaking partnership between Buttler and Harry Brook, who contributed a massive 233-run stand for the second wicket. This achievement not only set a new benchmark for an England pair in T20 internationals but also marked the highest partnership recorded against India in this format. Brook finished his innings unbeaten with an impressive score of 95.
India’s bowlers found themselves struggling to contain England’s aggressive batting, and missed opportunities in the field, including several dropped catches, allowed Buttler and Brook to capitalize fully on their chances.
In pursuit of the challenging target, India began with promise as Sanju Samson scored a quick 27 off 14 balls. However, the momentum shifted as wickets fell at regular intervals, particularly after Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal midway through the innings. This pivotal moment tilted the game decisively in England’s favor.
Despite half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (56) and Tilak Varma (53), India managed only to reach 201/8 in their allotted overs, falling 56 runs short of England’s total. The one-sided series concluded with England showcasing superior performance across all aspects of the game, underscoring their dominance with a 4-0 series sweep.